General Manager – Full Time – Worcester

Catering; Worcester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Pension

Annual bonus

Long-established business

Job summary

Catering in Worcester is seeking a General Manager to lead day-to-day operations across manufacturing, procurement, and logistics, with a focus on cost control and continuous improvement.

The role offers 3–5 days per week, permanent status, and a route to shape the UK operation while reporting to the Owner/MD. A competitive salary plus pension and bonus is provided.

Qualifications

• Senior operational management within manufacturing (ideally window hardware).
• Strong knowledge of procurement, production planning, logistics, and administration.
• Experience managing budgets, cost structures, and performance metrics.
• A track record of leading teams and developing people.
• Familiarity with quality systems and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Comfortable working closely with business owners and senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily production, procurement, logistics and admin.
• Lead Gloucestershire team with strong communication.
• Maintain output, efficiency and quality in hardware production.
• Monitor budgets, spending and costs.
• Uphold quality standards and drive continuous improvement.
• Coordinate with overseas facilities for alignment.
• Work with Owner/MD on priorities and long-term planning.

Skills

Senior operations

Procurement knowledge

Budget management

People development

Quality systems

Continuous improvement

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

About the Company

We are a specialist window manufacturing hardware company with a strong UK presence and two established overseas facilities. Our Gloucestershire site is the heart of our UK operation, and we are now seeking a General Manager to lead day-to-day activities, support our teams, and ensure operational excellence.

You will report directly to the company owner and managing director working closely with the outgoing manager who is retiring ensuring a smooth, well-supported transition.

The Opportunity

This role is ideal for an experienced leader looking for a full or part time position who brings a careers depth of operational management across manufacturing, procurement, logistics, cost control, quality, and continuous improvement. It offers genuine flexibility: 3, 4, or 5 days per week, tailored to the individuals lifestyle, experience, and preferred working rhythm.

Key Responsibilities

• Operational leadership Oversee daily activities across production, procurement, logistics, and administration, a strong understanding of Microsoft systems is important (not an IT expert) just excel and word capable.
• Team management The General Manager will lead and support the Gloucestershire team, ensuring strong communication and performance
• Manufacturing oversight Maintain output, efficiency, and quality across hardware production
• Cost management Monitor budgets, spending, and operational costs
• Quality & compliance The General Manager will uphold quality standards and drive continuous improvement initiatives
• Cross-site coordination Liaise with overseas facilities to ensure alignment and consistency
• Strategic support Work closely with the Owner/MD on operational priorities and long-term planning

About You

You will be a confident, steady, and experienced leader male or female with broad operational exposure and a practical understanding of a manufacturing facility, large office environment or maybe a logistics facility.

Essential Experience

• Senior operational management within manufacturing (ideally window hardware, fenestration, or related sectors)
• The General Manager will have a strong knowledge of procurement, production planning, logistics, and administration
• Experience managing budgets, cost structures, and performance metrics
• A track record of leading teams and developing people
• Familiarity with quality systems and continuous improvement methodologies
• Comfortable working closely with business owners and senior leadership

What We Offer

• Flexible working pattern: 3, 4, or 5 days per week
• Supportive handover from the retiring manager
• Autonomy to shape and lead the UK operation
• Competitive salary based on experience
• A stable, long-established business with international reach

This position would really suit an experienced leader or manager that is looking for a step down from a senior position or someone that has the ability to help shape the future of this privately owned company.

Salary: £45000 – £55000/annum + Pension + Bonus

Job Type: Permanent

Location: Worcester, Worcestershire